Church Curiosities

Church Curiosities
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-13 : 9781784424459
ISBN-10 : 1784424455
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Book Synopsis Church Curiosities by : David Castleton

Download or read book Church Curiosities written by David Castleton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In churches and cathedrals across Britain, tucked away among ordinary items such as pews, screens and pulpits, sit a plethora of fascinating and unexpected objects. From dragon-slaying spears and the ribs of monstrous cows, to pagan altars, reindeer horns and mummified skulls, these curiosities have intrigued generations of visitors. In this captivating history, David Castleton explores this fascinating world of lepers' squints, pancake bells, virgin garlands and sanctuary knockers, and unravels the tales, legends and folkloric ceremonies that lay behind these charming and often deeply unusual artefacts.


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